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If you’re looking for a great AIP appetizer or finger foodthat has some hidden veggies, you need to try these Sweet Potato ChickenPoppers. This recipe fits the Whole30, Paleo, and AIP diets.
What are chicken poppers?
Chicken poppers are basically chicken nuggets with theaddition of veggies and minus the breading. These happen to by Paleo, AIP andWhole30 chicken nuggets.
How to Make Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rub the olive oil over a large baking sheet and then set aside.
Add the sweet potatoes to a high-speed blender or foodprocessor then blend until about the size of rice.
Add the sweet potatoes along with the chicken, tapiocaflour, garlic powder, onion powder and salt to a large mixing bowl.
Using your hands or a spoon, mix until completely combined. To form the poppers, roll them into a ball then flatten until they are about 1 inch thick and in the shape of an egg. They should look like chicken nuggets. Place the finished poppers on the baking sheet.
Place the entire baking sheet into the oven for 40 minutes, flipping halfway. Once finished, remove the oven and serve immediately.
Tips for Making the Best Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers
- You’ll need a large baking sheet for this recipe.
- You can use sweet potato for this recipe but I prefer yam. It’s less sweet and has less moisture.
- I used this tapioca starch for the recipe.
- I used the Simply Organics garlic and onion powder. It’s high quality and the only brand I use.
If you’re looking for more AIP chicken recipes, try these:
- Italian Chicken
- Instant Pot Chicken Soup
- Easy Chicken Marsala
- Grilled Chicken and Cucumber Salad
- Chicken Provencal
- Braised Chicken and Leeks
- Gluten Free Pan Fried Chicken Thighs
- Chicken and Bok Choy Turmeric Stir Fry
- AIP Instant Pot Congee
- Baked Italian Meatballs
Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers
These Sweet Potato Chicken Poppers are a great AIP appetizer or sneaky way to get your kids to eat vegetables. Either way, they are delicious. This recipe fits the whole30, paleo and aip diets.
Prep Time20 minutes mins
Cook Time40 minutes mins
Total Time1 hour hr
Course: Appetizer, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Servings: 18 poppers
Calories: 62kcal
Author: Beth Chen
Equipment
Large Baking Sheet
High Speed Blender or Food Processor
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- 2 cups Sweet Potatoes or Yams I prefer yam as they aren’t quite as sweet, about 1 medium yam, peeled and chopped
- 1 pound Ground Chicken
- 3 tablespoons Tapioca Flour
- 2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 1 teaspoon Salt
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Rub the olive oil over a large baking sheet and then set aside.
Add the sweet potatoes to a high-speed blender or food processor then blend until about the size of rice.
Add the sweet potatoes along with the chicken, tapioca flour, garlic powder, onion powder and salt to a large mixing bowl.
Using your hands or a spoon, mix until completely combined. To form the poppers, roll them into a ball then flatten until they are about 1 inch thick and in the shape of an egg. They should look like chicken nuggets. Place the finished poppers on the baking sheet.
Place the entire baking sheet into the oven for 40 minutes, flipping halfway. Once finished, remove the oven and serve immediately.
Notes
- You’ll need a large baking sheet for this recipe.
- You can use sweet potato for this recipe but I prefer yam. It’s less sweet and has less moisture.
- I used this tapioca starch for the recipe.
- I used the Simply Organics garlic and onion powder. It’s high quality and the only brand I use.
Nutrition
Serving: 1popper | Calories: 62kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 22mg | Sodium: 153mg | Potassium: 185mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 2097IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 6mg | Iron: 1mg
Reader Interactions
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Robyn S Mudd saysCan these be frozen?
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- Beth says
I haven't tried to freeze them. But I think they would work well in the freezer.
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- Beth says
Is the chicken and sweet potato pre cooked before mixing?
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- Beth says
No. You'll need raw chicken and uncooked sweet potato.
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- Tatiana says
Is this 2 cups after ricing or before ricing the sweet potato?Had these at family’s house and they are delicious! But as I recreate them I had the above question. Thanks!
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- Beth says
2 cups of sweet potato before ricing. And I'm glad you liked it either way.
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- Jessica ann says
So easy and quick to make. Turned out delicious! My kids liked them too. They kept well in the fridge and were still good after reheating in the microwave.Reply
- Beth says
My son loves these as well. It's an easy way to get him to eat a vegetable.
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